Molecular Biologist

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm,

** May need to work outside of standard hours sometimes (evenings/weekends)

NOTES: Industry experience is preferred, Pharma experience is a plus. Life sciences degree (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, etc.) is required. MUST HAVE job-related tissue culture and metabolic assay experience; functional genomics (siRNA/CRISPR) experience a plus.

MUST HAVES:

1) Experience in working with scientists to follow required protocols

2) Proficient at tissue culture and cell-based functional assays, with metabolic assays strongly preferred

3) Communication/Organization

Purpose: To provide technical laboratory research support of projects focused on target validation using human in vitro models in metabolic functional assays such as Seahorse, lipolysis, and glucose uptake.

Essential Functions:

Work with scientists to conduct lab-based studies to support project efforts

• Perform tissue culture work with human cell lines to develop and optimize workflows for in vitro target validation using mid-throughput (96-384 well plate) assays

• Support project management efforts in standard operating procedure creation, sharing knowledge and skills, and fostering cross-functional teamwork

• Engage in effective communication with colleagues within company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience post-degree; relevant experience may be substituted as appropriate. Title is dependent on qualifications.

• Tissue culture experience is required—including strong aseptic technique, BSL2 stewardship, and troubleshooting

• Experience with cell-based screening systems and lab automation

• Metabolic disease understanding is a plus

• Experience with human primary cells (adipocyte, skeletal myoblasts) is a plus

• Experience with automated laboratory equipment, complex machinery, and familiarity of high throughput data production principles are a plus

• Ability to carry out complex protocols required

• Experience in basic molecular biology techniques required

• Experience working in a team environment required, industry (CRO, pharmaceutical, biotech) experience is preferred

• Fluency in spoken and written English is a prerequisite for the role

• Role requires proactive communication skills and cross-cultural understanding to interact within a global organization

• Must be comfortable in asking for clarification and offering suggestions

• Other desirable skills include: advanced cellular imaging and/or high throughput data collection skills, and ability to interpret interdisciplinary data

• Must love to learn, be ambitious, and be determined to contribute to improving patients' well-being.

Physical Requirements: No overnight travel required

• Work with human cell lines and common molecular biology reagents in a laboratory environment that may include hazardous chemicals and blood borne pathogens

• Functions may require some morning, evening, or weekend hours outside of standard business hours